No. 13-0484, American Star Energy & Minerals Corp. v. Stowers -- This case involves the statute of limitations for a claim that individual partners must satisfy an unpaid contract debt of the partnership. ...more

Workers Compensation reform is on the way.
Cynics might ask, didn’t we do this several years ago?
Yes we did.
In the late 1990’s, overutilization of medical services, higher-than-normal indemnity benefit costs, and...more

Hiring long lasting employees is of great benefit to a business, even these days when workers are especially mobile, often changing jobs and employers on a regular basis.
The old paradigm of workers staying with one...more

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is part of the US Department of Labor. It was created “to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and...more

Under current workers’ compensation laws, employers in California have the right to choose the medical facility where an injured employee is treated by properly implementing a designated Medical Provider Network (MPN). This...more

The inadequacies in the Nigerian Workmen Compensation Act lead to its repeal and replacement with the Employee's Compensation Act. Based on existing Nigerian practices, there are some revolutionary provisions in this...more

What compensation is the owner of a fleet vehicle entitled to for the loss of its use? The recent case of Beechwood Birmingham Limited v Hoyer Group UK Limited the Court of Appeal upheld the principles set out in the 1970...more

Health Care Reform is here and as an employer you should know what the laws are now and how they may effect your current group health plan. This document is an overview of the most immediate changes. If you have any questions...more

Whether your business employs 50 clerical workers or 500 construction specialists, you are undoubtedly familiar with the budgetary constraints and administrative nightmares that go hand-in-hand with workers’...more

An in-depth look into the evolution of casino marketing, the regulation of casino marketers by gaming operators and authorities, and the benefits and liabilities associated with the use of casino marketers....more

In depth-look at the evolution of casino marketing, the regulation of casino marketers by casino operators and gaming control authorities, and the benefits and risks associated with the use of casino marketers....more